Best Melissa Silverstein Podcasts (2024)

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Making Room for Women's Voices in Hollywood with Melissa Silverstein 57:56

25d ago57:56

57:56

If you’ve ever paid attention to female representation in Hollywood or the push for more women filmmakers in entertainment, you’ve likely encountered the work of Melissa Silverstein. As the founder of Women and Hollywood, one of the pioneering platforms advocating for gender diversity in the film industry, Melissa has been a driving force in this m…

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S8 Ep26 KATE SANNER: Beni Co-Founder and CEO - on making resale as easy as buying new because there are 300 million bargains out there just waiting to be your secondhand-first choice. 44:19

11m ago44:19

44:19

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Kate Sanner, the Co-Founder and CEO of Beni, working on making resale as easy as buying new. We've all been there: You're scrolling, spot something you…

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Finding Success in Business and Love in Your 40s with Osea's Melissa Palmer 52:29

22h ago52:29

52:29

If you’re searching for proof that our most successful chapters can unfold in midlife, look no further than Melissa Palmer, co-founder and CEO of the skincare brand Osea. While Melissa and her mother launched Osea 28 years ago, it wasn’t until year 20 that their business truly skyrocketed. And as her career soared, Melissa also found the most signi…

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Larry Silverstein: The decades-long effort to rebuild the World Trade Center 28:19

1d ago28:19

28:19

Since the Twin Towers fell, Lower Manhattan has gone through a tremendous overhaul. This week, NY1’s Errol Louis sat down with developer Larry Silverstein to talk about his long effort to rebuild the World Trade Center and the surrounding area. The conversation took place in 7 World Trade Center, which was also destroyed on Sept. 11. It was the fir…

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S8 Ep25 MYA GELBER: Brooklyn-based law student, writer, and fashion content creator - on personal style, primary colors, and hunting down the perfect essentials. 48:58

4d ago48:58

48:58

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Mya Gelber, a Brooklyn-based law student, writer, and content creator who loves hunting down the perfect essentials, color theory, and trend commentary…

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Men, Divorce, Anger and Designing Our Ideal Lives with Producer Erica 59:37

8d ago59:37

59:37

“I’m in a phase of my life where I want to f*cking shine. I do not want to shrink.” Sometimes we just need to admit we’re mad. While society may not always make space for women's anger, when we reflect on the challenges we face today, it can be hard not to feel it. Why do women still carry the heaviest load of care in relationships? Why are we stil…

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Tragedy strikes at the West Indian American Day Parade 52:28

8d ago52:28

52:28

One person was killed, and four others were injured after gunfire broke out at the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon. Despite the NYPD’s efforts to increase security at one of the city’s largest parades, the shooting left both the NYPD and the mayor on the defensive. This week, NY1’s Errol Louis was joined by L. Joy Wi…

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Flipping the Script: Using Narrative Strategy to Improve Messaging and Prevent Donor Attrition (with Josh Gryniewicz) 45:12

13d ago45:12

45:12

Engaging people as loyal donors and advocates for change is the heart of our job as fundraisers. However, the conventional messaging formula of problem -> solution -> ask is turning off some supporters, especially the younger generations. In this episode, we explore a fresh approach called Narrative Strategy that will help you deliver the right mes…

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S8 Ep24 SANNE HENDRIKS: an Amsterdam-based tattoo artist and vintage seller - on 60s and 70s vintage fashion, Rumors in Amsterdam, and vintage suede skirts. 45:47

11d ago45:47

45:47

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Sanne Hendriks, an Amsterdam-based tattoo artist, illustrator, and vintage fashion content creator who works at the beloved Rumors Vintage (an Amsterda…

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How to Light Your Brain Up with Pleasure with Dr. Nan Wise 1:04:49

15d ago1:04:49

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“We need to understand that pleasure is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for sending good signals back to the brain.” When Dr. Nan Wise had a panic attack at just 21 years old, it sparked her lifelong fascination with the brain. Today, as a seasoned behavioral neuroscientist and sex therapist, Dr. Nan is at the forefront of research exploring the deep…

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The Mafia's iron grip on NYC in the ‘70s 32:24

16d ago32:24

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In the 1970s, the Mafia still had a powerful presence in New York City. Near the end of the decade, a series of events transpired that ushered in the downfall of the notorious five families that controlled the streets of New York. In 1979, Carmine Galante, a powerful boss in the Bonanno crime family, was killed while having lunch in an Italian rest…

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S8 Ep23 LEXY SILVERSTEIN: a sustainable fashion creator - on quitting fast fashion, and petitioning her fashion merchandising program to drop partnerships with ultra fast fashion. 57:26

18d ago57:26

57:26

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Lexy Silverstein, a sustainable fashion creator and advocate. Once a frequent shopper of fast fashion, Lexy's personal quitting fast fashion journey to…

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Curing our classrooms 30:36

27d ago30:36

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With hundreds of thousands of children already back to school across the country, there’s a renewed focus on making sure their classrooms aren’t health hazards. Lead pipes, substandard air filtration, lack of light and even bad acoustics have all proven to affect students, both academically and physically. Spectrum News national health reporter Eri…

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S8 Ep22 TIMELESS VIXEN: Lauren Lepire, founder of a vintage clothing boutique in Beverly Hills - on iconic pieces, museum quality antiques, rare designer dresses, and true haute couture. 50:26

28d ago50:26

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Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Lauren Lepire, the founder of Timeless Vixen, a high-end vintage clothing boutique located in Beverly Hills with a focus on iconic, rare, and important…

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After The Rubble: Inventing Your Next Chapter with Producer Erica 57:30

1M ago57:30

57:30

“I want you to know what your options are at this point in your life.” In this special episode, we’re breaking from our usual format to bring Hotter Than Ever producer, Erica, out from behind the scenes for a candid conversation with Erin about the podcast's journey and it’s future. Inspired by thoughtful feedback from our hottie listeners and Erin…

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Lucy Lang: Limiting solitary confinement 23:30

1M ago23:30

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In 2021, New York state passed legislation aimed at limiting solitary confinement in prisons and jails. But a new report from state Inspector General Lucy Lang says that the state needs to modernize its record-keeping capabilities in order to comply with the law, known as the HALT Act. Lang joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss the antiquated record-…

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How to Attract and Retain Fundraising Talent: Discussing AFP’s 2024 Compensation & Benefits Survey Report (with Colton Strawser and Julie Trimarchi) 51:37

1M ago51:37

51:37

The percentage of individuals giving to nonprofits has reached its lowest point in 40 years. As a result, more and more nonprofits are depending on big gifts. That’s why it’s vital to attract and retain the fundraisers who can cultivate strong relationships with your most generous donors. In today's episode, we examine the latest findings from AFP'…

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S8 Ep21 REALLY GOOD VINTAGE: Maggie Lanham, a Louisville-based vintage seller, stylist, and writer - on chic and curated 90s vintage and opening her first brick-and-mortar store. 58:55

1M ago58:55

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Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Maggie Lanham, a Louisville-based vintage seller, stylist, and writer and the owner of the shop Really Good Vintage. Maggie loves 90s fashion – she lov…

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Everything is a Love Problem and Only You Can Solve It with Sheri Salata (Re-Air) 42:52

1M ago42:52

42:52

As part of our ‘slow roll summer’ on Hotter Than Ever, we’re revisiting one of our favorite early conversations with Oprah dynasty legend, author, producer and transformation doula Sheri Salata. In this episode, we explore self-love and renegotiating what life looks like after you’ve achieved your wildest dreams (hint: it’s not over!). We unpack wh…

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat: Understanding autocracy 42:06

1M ago42:06

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The subject of autocracy is on the minds of many. We often hear about an existential threat to our democracy in the United States. But is fascism truly possible in America? Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a professor of history and Italian studies at New York University. She writes about fascism, authoritarianism, propaganda and democracy protection. Her most re…

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S8 Ep20 HEATHER HURST: aka Pigmami, a Brooklyn-based personal stylist and content creator - on vintage pop-ups, estate sales finds, and the curious curation of secondhand style. 54:41

1M ago54:41

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Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today’s show, we’re chatting with Heather Hurst, aka Pigmami, a Brooklyn-based personal stylist and content creator who loves to curate and chat all about great style. Heather also star…

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Inner Beauty and Aging in Hollywood with Makeup Artist Molly R. Stern 51:11

2M ago51:11

51:11

In a world where beauty standards are constantly evolving and societal pressures can feel overwhelming, makeup artist Molly R. Stern brings a refreshing perspective to the conversation. With a career spanning over two decades and a client list that includes some of Hollywood's most iconic faces, Molly has witnessed firsthand the struggles women fac…

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Who is Kamala Harris? 37:19

2M ago37:19

37:19

Since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, Kamala Harris has been riding a Democratic wave, raising over $200 million in a week with 66% of the donations coming from first-time donors. Vote.org said there was a massive increase in voter registration, with people under 35 making up nearly 85% of the new voters registering. And at a recent…

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Getting Good at Handling Change 19:41

2M ago19:41

19:41

“The job of life is to get good at change, because it never stops.” Why do so many of us resist change instead of embracing it? For our host Erin, life over the past few years has become almost unrecognizable, but in the best way possible. In this episode, she takes us through her journey of navigating and thriving through these shifts. From battli…

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J. Smith-Cameron and Melissa Walker: The political struggle at the state level 20:27

2M ago20:27

20:27

The States Project is an organization that believes state legislatures are the strongest force for change in the country. The Democratic-aligned group was founded by former New York state Sen. Daniel Squadron in 2017 and is focused on winning governing majorities by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better funded. The actor J. S…

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4 Ways That Covid Changed Absolutely Everything with Lori Hamilton 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

“I'm striving for excellence, but I'm not pretending to be perfect anymore.” The Covid-19 pandemic was a watershed moment of change for everyone, reshaping both personal and professional lives. For our host Erin, it catalyzed her divorce and sparked a career pivot that led to the birth of “Hotter Than Ever”. But what major trends emerged post-pande…

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Ten years after Eric Garner’s death: What has changed? 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, a man who was placed in an illegal chokehold by police who were arresting him for selling cigarettes illegally on a Staten Island street. Garner’s dying words to police, “I can’t breathe,” became a rallying cry for protesters who were outraged at the police brutality. Debi Rose wa…

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Juggling Creative Careers and Motherhood with comedian Ophira Eisenberg 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Navigating modern life as a working mother and a creative professional is no small feat. In this episode, we dig deep into comedian and Mom Ophira Eisenberg's journey through comedy, storytelling, and podcasting. Ophira, a multi-talented comic, storyteller, and host of the podcast "Parenting is a Joke," shares her captivating story with humor, and …

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Summertime blues: What’s next for NYC? 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

When it comes to local politics, it’s already been a sticky summer. From congestion pricing being put on hold to the 2025 mayoral race already heating up, there’s been plenty of major news in New York City beyond the fight for the White House. This week, NY1’s Errol Louis was joined by two journalists who cover City Hall: Katie Honan from the news …

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Your Authenticity is Your Secret Weapon with Kim Rittberg 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

“Every single person is special, but most of us are too afraid to show up in the world and let them see how special we are.” In a world that often values polished presentations and corporate facades, finding and maintaining authenticity in professional and personal settings can feel like a daunting task. Yet, it's precisely this authenticity and vu…

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Jacob Kornbluh: A political awakening in the Jewish community 39:06

3M ago39:06

39:06

The Jewish community in New York was devastated by the surprise attacks that took place in Israel on Oct. 7. With over 1.3 million Jewish residents, New York City has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the rise in hate crimes and antisemitism has had a profound impact on the community. The fallout fr…

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Strategic Planning: Why Some Plans Succeed and Others Fail (with Barbara Wood, Laura Rosi, and Nate Rhoton) 48:45

2M ago48:45

48:45

Strategic planning done poorly can be time-consuming and yield little practical benefit. Strategic planning done well provides clear direction, aligns resources with mission-critical goals, and enhances organizational effectiveness. In today’s episode, we'll explore why investing in a well-crafted strategic plan is worth your time and how it can pr…

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How To Attract Epic Love with Lilli Bewley 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

"It's in vulnerability and self-love that we find our true strength." If you've been tuning into Hotter Than Ever, you know that while our host Erin offers plenty of dating advice, especially for those re-entering the scene after a marriage, her aim isn’t necessarily to find love herself. But regardless of whether you're skeptical about love or see…

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Bruce Ratner: Stopping cancer when it’s still curable 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

Early detection of cancer remains the single-best way to combat a disease that is the second-leading killer in the world. But many of the resources in the fight against cancer are devoted to relatively ineffective late-stage treatments. Bruce Ratner, known by many New Yorkers for his real estate projects, is entering the cancer battlefield, co-auth…

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Advertising for Women Over 40, Made By Women Over 40! with Katie Keating 48:33

3M ago48:33

48:33

Despite the fact that women make 85% of household buying decisions, the majority of women over 40 report feeling largely overlooked by the advertising industry. Even more striking, 82% of women in a recent survey felt cooler, stronger, and sexier than they ever expected at this age—so why aren’t advertisers targeting them? Enter Katie Keating, the …

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Karen DeWitt: Reflecting on a decades-long career covering New York politics 25:00

3M ago25:00

25:00

Karen DeWitt has been covering the statehouse since 1986. She joined the press corps at a time when very few women were in the industry, and quickly became a trusted voice on New York public radio, covering multiple governors, budgets, scandals, a pandemic and more. Recently, she announced that she’d be retiring and stepping down from her role as C…

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Advice: How Do I Juggle Dating Several Guys at the Same Time? 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

“Are you being compulsive and chasing that dopamine hit of likes and matches like you're one of Pavlov's dogs?” Dating apps can be exhilarating, especially when exploring new connections for the first time after leaving a marriage. But what if swiping has left you with so many matches that managing them feels overwhelming? In this episode, Erin res…

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